Hae Maitlsox Bam Aldermen should get back Dear Editor: I take exception to the reactions given by North Vancouver City Ald. Rod Clark to the *‘alarmist”’ letter council received from the Nor-Westers Track and Field Club in your March 25 issue. His flippant comment that the building or resurfacing of a track facility for the North Shore is “well in hand" is a ludicrous response. The track community on the North Shore has been working for more than 20 years to have a com- petitive level track buil:. We have watched as Burnaby, Coquitlam, Environmentalists deserve thanks Dear Editor: I am writing in response to a flyer which appeared on my doorstep March 8 entitled Cleaning Up Howe Sound — Pulp Mills Take Action to Protect Howe Sound Environment. This publication states among things that dioxins were first measured in waste-water from Woodfibre and Howe Sound Pulp and Paper in 1988, and were vir- tually eliminated in the fall of 1989 (down from 140 parts per quadrillion to 7.7 parts per quadrillion in one year). I find this extremely difficult to believe. Be that as it may, I would like to on track Richmond, Surrey and Abbotsford built first-class track facilities while we on the North Shore were being told not to worry, ‘‘the issue is well in hand.”’ The tracks that once existed at Sutherland, Mahon and Hand- sworth have either disintegrated or are in such a state of disrepair that they now pose a safety concern. Surely, the aldermen can accept the ugly truths when it comes to the lack of track facilities on the North Shore rather than treating the information as ‘‘alarmist.”” Don Durward North Vancouver make the observation that thanks to the efforts and activities of Terry Jacks, the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, many other environmental groups and concerned members of the public some of these very necessary changes are starting to happen. There is no doubt that these en- vironmentalists are viewed by some as extreme in their actions, but without their commitment to the environment we would all have been left in the dark regarding the fate of our water, forests and air. Mieneke Mees West Vancouver N. Shore generosity appreciated Open letter to North Shore resi- dents: Thanks again for helping me so generously to raise $11,030 for this year’s Variety Club Telethon — my 24th. With great pride, I represented the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 118, Lonsdale and 15th Ave. 1 also thank the Eagles, the ANAF Unit 45 and the pubs, Mailbox policy WHEN SENDING a letter to the editor, be sure to include your name, written legibly, your full address and your telephone number. Due to space constraints we cannot publish ail the letters we receive. Published letters may be edited for brevity, clarity, accura- cy, legality or taste. CANADIAN CLOSET SHOPS s 986-4263 Free home estimates Sider Deadiine Suaday: Api 22 7 UEENS DAL Q GALLERY € 1139 W. &splanade St., 986: 3222 from communities throughout B.C.? Queens Cross, Jack Lonsdale’s, _ Rusty Guil and all their patrons. God Bless. Jacquiline McGrath Vancouver CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND VALANCES Labour $6.50 per panel unlined, $7.50 lined. CUSTOM BEDSPREADS AND COVERS Low, low prices on blinds and tracks For FREE Estimates Call 987-2966 Serving the North Shore for 18 years. A tiny person — actual size and appearance in the womb Ree te 15 weeks Ad sponsored by the North Shore Pro Life Society (984-9094) AMP, 2) ese ies emo? eet Mon-Fri.: We've got ON CELLULAR SEE \WWHAT WE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU @Dollards 983-3335 8-5, Sat: 10-4 (located at North Shore Tire Cencre) CANTE Did you know B.C’s Children’s Hospital is a 240-bed facility itv ke that serves patients from birth to age 16 | THE NORTH SHORE TALKING 1830 MARINE DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. ® AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR Children’s Hospital Putting smiles back where they belong. 7 - Wednesday, April 18, 1990 - North Shore News 3 Good Luck to all those hard-working students studying for final exams. Everyone at Cap wishes you a photographic memory and a clear mind for your finals. Best of luck! &- Working Culture and History of Labour Arts The Labour Studies Program presents a new course exploring the history of Canadian labour culture including ethnic and international influences and the impact of mass media. Film, video, television, song, literature, and visual art will serve as starting points for discussion. The course runs ‘four consecutive Thursdays beginning April 26. The course fee is $48 and resource materials are $15. Taught by Sara Diamond. Call the Labour Studies Program at 984-4954 for more information and registration. Be Music Transfer Program Open House The Bachelor of Music Transfer Program is holding an open house on Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in Room H113. Drop by to find out more about how you can work toward your Bachelor of Music degree with Cap’s excellent faculty. (One of Cap’s former vocal students recently won raves as the star of UBC's Sweeney Todd production.) Spaces are still available for Fali, 1990. Call 984-4951 for more information. > Music Therapy Program Open House Music has long been recognized as a healing agent. Today, music therapy is used in more than 20 countries around the world. Music therapists are employed in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, and private practices. You can eam a degree in the healing art of Music Therapy through Capilano College and the Open University. Find out more about the new four-year program on Thursday, May 3 in Room H105 at 7:30 p.m. Spaces are still available for Fall, 1990. Call 984-4951 for more information. CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purcell Way Nosth Vancouver British Columbia i